Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-502 – Possession of forged writing or device for a forgery writing. | Midpage
§ 76-6-502
Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-502
Possession of forged writing or device for a forgery writing.
Effective May 3, 2023Amended by Chapter 111, 2023 General Session
(1)
(a) As used in this section:
(i) "Device" means any equipment, mechanism, material, or program.
(ii) "Writing" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-6-501.
(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2) An actor who, with intent to defraud, knowingly possesses a writing that is a forgery under Section 76-6-501 or 76-6-501.5, or who with intent to defraud knowingly possesses a device for making a writing that is a forgery under Section 76-6-501 or 76-6-501.5, commits possession of a forged writing or device for making a forgery writing.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.
(4) This section may not be construed to impose criminal or civil liability on any law enforcement officer acting within the scope of a criminal investigation.